The Move to -15°C Coalition, an initiative aimed at cutting emissions in the frozen food supply chain, has announced a number of new members, including supermarket chain Iceland, Emirates SkyCargo, and Emergent Cold LatAm.
The announcement comes as the coalition marks its first anniversary, following its launch at COP28 in Dubai last year.
The initiative aims to cut carbon emissions in the frozen food supply chain by raising storage and transport temperatures from -18°C to -15°C.
It follows on from a study by the International Institute of Refrigeration, the University of Birmingham and London South Bank University which found that a three-degree shift in frozen food temperature standards would cut greenhouse gases and lower supply chain costs. The study was commissioned by DP World, which leads the initiative.
The coalition, now comprising over 30 stakeholders, also recently welcomed Copeland, Ndustrial, Project44, Martico, Compleat Food Group and Sunswap as members, while other members include Nomad Foods, Morrisons, Maersk, Lineage, Kuehne + Nagel and AJC International.
Cross-sector collaboration
“Rapid and ambitious climate action across complex and interwoven frozen food supply chains – which include food production, ports, shipping, road, rail and air freight, cold storage and retail – can only happen through cross-sector collaboration,” commented Thomas Eskesen, chairman of the Move to -15°C Coalition.
“That is why we are so thrilled to welcome these new members to the Move to -15°C coalition. We encourage more organisations to join us and explore the positive impact that moving towards -15°C can have on creating a future-proofed food system and lower carbon world.”
The coalition has also received support from trade bodies including the British Frozen Food Federation and the Cold Chain Federation, as well as Wageningen University.
At the recent SIAL trade fair in Paris, coalition members gathered to share knowledge and discuss best practices.
‘Future-looking concept’
“We have long been leaders in the movement of perishable food, connecting the global agricultural community with their customers across the globe and delivering freshness you can taste,” commented Dennis Lister, senior vice president of product and innovation, Emirates SkyCargo.
“The Move to -15°C Coalition is a future-looking concept, bringing together likeminded partners to evolve the industry in line with current advancements in technology, equipment, facilities, packaging and more. We are excited to offer our insight and expertise to help shape the next phase of food logistics while driving meaningful environmental impact.”
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